Hole 1 348 ftAll Pools tee to a basket beyond the treesHole 2 310 ftAll Pools tee to a basket slightly to the rightHole 3 231 ftAll Pools tee to a basket 70 feet right of left position pole (On Top Of Building is OB!)Hole 4 240 ftAll Pools tee to a basket around the corner near the tree lineHole 5 292 ftAll Pools tee to a basket straight ahead. OB Tape runs between holes 5&6 - Beyond tape is OB!Hole 6 334 ftAll Pools tee to a basket straight ahead and near the cedar tree. OB Tape runs between holes 5&6 - Beyond tape is OB!Hole 7 338 / 275 ftPool 1 tees from Tee pad to a basket down in the valley slightly left.Pool 2 Tees from Flags 60 ft ahead.Hole 8 344 / 260 ftPool 1 tees uphill to a basket ahead and slightly to the right.Pool 2 tees from Flags 80 ft ahead.To Next Tee turn left and follow rock path to Hole 9Hole 9 319 ftAll Pools tee to a basket slightly uphill and straight ahead.Hole 10 385 ftAll pools tee to a basket slightly downhill and straight ahead.Hole 11 300 ftAll Pools tee to a basket straight ahead.To Next Tee, all Pools go down hill and turn LEFT to #12 tee pad, Pool 2 go up #12 fairway to Flags Hole 12 330 / 280 ftPool 1 tees uphill to a basket ahead and slightly to the right.Pool 2 Tees from Flags 50 ft aheadHole 13 275 ftBasket is in middle on SAT and will be moved to hillside on SUNWith the pond being down, ONLY WATER IN POND IS OB! (about 40 feet to the right of the basket)Hole 14 305 ftAll Pools tee to a basket around the corner to the left.Hole 15 315 ftAll pools tee to a basket uphill and slighlty to the right.Hole 16 450 / 390 ft (PAR 4)Pool 1 tees to a basket through the opening and down near the treeline to the right.Pool 2 tees from Flags ahead 60 ft.Hole 17 240 ftAll Pools tee to a basket uphill and around the corner to the right.Hole 18 340 ftAll Pools tee to a basket around the corner to the right.Inside edge(fairway side) of posts lining parking lot is OB! String / Paint Line beyond basket is OB!Underneath stands is NOT OB!

Sorry - had to poke the guy at the switch - he forgets that LR is a different animal than the other GSSS Events.

33 minutes gone - 36 Spots sold - ONLY 14 Spots Left!

Keep in mind that I will not see who has signed up until MONDAY when I go to work, and please don't expect me to upload the list until next TUES night at the earliest as I will not get the spreadsheet with the names on it until MON night / TUES Morning.

i'll know exactly how many hours, who was first and who got the last spot on Monday.

There will be a waitlist set up as there was for the last 2 years which will have your $25 applied to the cost of the Division you are playing in if and when you are taken from the waitlist. If you sign up for the waitlist, your credit card will NOT BE charged for the remainder until you are confirmed that you would be getting in off the waitlist, and you agree that you still wish to have the spot.

The last 2 years have seen over 10 people get in from the waitlist and the Event has not ever had 72 players when we teed off, so if you wish to have a chance to play and you did not get in last night, please signup starting on MONDAY when the page is set up.

Thanks again to all of you who did sign up, and keep your hopes up to get in off the waitlist (for those of you who missed out).

More info will follow, so keep checking back here for the latest,Keith

I will be doing my annual Cheesecake throw off on #11 again this year. I am looking for a worthy cause to donate the proceeds. My ideas are the GDGO or Perkerson Park. Any other? If anyone wants to donate other items to sweeten the pot (and increase the $ amount raised) please pm me.As of right now its $2 for a chance to win a 1/4 of a pumpkin cheesecake during the two rounds on Saturday. The 4 closest to the pin win.

I have not bugged anyone about individual Event Sponsorship for any of the Events this year as I know times are tough for everyone - but it is unfortunately now time to do so as for the finale there is usually 10-15 Individual hole sponsorships which goes a long way towards making up for the shortfall during the first five Series incidental fees, printing increases, paint, string, tape, etc. that gets used throughout the Series. In the past 3 years each Individual Event usually had 5-7 Sponsors and Lake Russell had 10-15. This year has seen only 8 TOTAL individual sponsorships in the first 5 Events plus not many CFR's have sold - about 5 in the last 2 Events - making things even more difficult.

I base the payouts and added cash for each of the 6 Events on a projected budget based on past histories sponsorships and CFR sales - but this year will have used up all 6 Events projected funds after Event 5 - leaving me needing you all to help out in any way you can so I can continue to payout as the other 22 have been paid out at 150-180% on average across all divisions and NOT at C-tier levels of 85%.

So I will bug you loyal Lake Russell and sometime GSSS patrons to do what you can.

Thanks for the quick sellout, and in advance for any help provided,Keith

pls put me down for hole 18 and it will be dedicated to my son and his unit that is in afganistan right now. I will do a ctp on that hole for each round, breaking down/grouping divisions for each of the 3 rounds to make it fair. Entry will be items of comfort for our soldiers and will post a list of things they can use. I hope that we can collect enough stuff to make them know that they are appreciated. Letters count too!

pls put me down for hole 18 and it will be dedicated to my son and his unit that is in afganistan right now. I will do a ctp on that hole for each round, breaking down/grouping divisions for each of the 3 rounds to make it fair. Entry will be items of comfort for our soldiers and will post a list of things they can use. I hope that we can collect enough stuff to make them know that they are appreciated. Letters count too!

Sound good?

Got you down for 18 - PLEASE let me know the EXACT wording you want on the sign.Please let me know when you have the list ready and I'll add it to the top post also.

First person signed up for the Main Event - The LADY GAGA Fan - Andrew LofstrandLast lucky one 12 hours later to sell it out - Rob Case

Thanks to Everyone who is adding a Hole sponsorship For Lake Russell!As of this post time (9:40 PM) Holes 1,2,3,6,10, 11, and 18 are taken with Vern Williams and Dale Hatcher still needing to let me know which ones they want.If you see a hole you would like to sponsor from the remaining 9 Holes, please PM me with the Hole number and if you want T-Sign only($25) or T-Sign and CFR Disc ($35)

I also left off Prandy yesterday - sorry!

I can always count on the old school golfers for sponsorships at Lake Russell - as EVERY year the majority of the Hole Sponsorships have come from the old guard of the ATL area Disc Golf scene - and for that I'm grateful!

Also if pop and i wanted to move down to advanced can we do that at any time?

No one - If I was holding spots, I would have offered them up BEFORE HAND - and since the Event has NEVER gone off full and 10+ people get in off the waitlist every year - I don't need to hold spots. I have everything on the spreadsheet and others in all 6 Events have dropped - when the people on the waitlist are settled I'll worry about it - You don't need to worry about the names, by the end of the week or AFTER Event #5 this weekend - I'll upload the list - I'm focusing on #5 in 4 days at the moment.

Pop for sure should be able to - you moving will depend on the next rating update - since you are only 1 point below the threshold at the moment as you already know.

Also if pop and i wanted to move down to advanced can we do that at any time?

No one - If I was holding spots, I would have offered them up BEFORE HAND - and since the Event has NEVER gone off full and 10+ people get in off the waitlist every year - I don't need to hold spots. I have everything on the spreadsheet and others in all 6 Events have dropped - when the people on the waitlist are settled I'll worry about it - You don't need to worry about the names, by the end of the week or AFTER Event #5 this weekend - I'll upload the list - I'm focusing on #5 in 4 days at the moment.

Pop for sure should be able to - you moving will depend on the next rating update - since you are only 1 point below the threshold at the moment as you already know.

Lol yea but my rating won't move as i haven't played in any events.... I have only played one tournament this year (my ice bowl) and i'm playing MAYBE twice a month so i'm not sure i can compete in open. Plus the open field is small, and i would rather play against all my Augusta friends in advanced. I kinda wish i was masters age for this one, all yall hiding out down there

All - I will be sponsoring hole 18 during the tourney. Each round there will be a ctp for different groups. Buy-in is to donate something off the below list (or donate multiple items). These are items that the soldiers need, fighting in Afghanistan. My son Adam is attached to the 172nd Infantry Brigade and they are at a Combat Operation Base 20 miles from the Pakistani boarder living in insane conditions. Its very hot, windy, and dusty right now so please donate and get in on these ctp's.

keith johnson wrote:Please also keep in mind to bring things from the list above and money for the side action CTP's that CHOP and Jay Voss are running.

CHUCK FOR THE CHEESEECAKETM will benefit Perkerson Park this year.John Ritger has donated some schwag to be added to the 1/4 of cheesecake you can win!Cost will be $3 for Hole #11 CTP. For the uninitiated: The 4 closest to the pin during Saturday's 2 rounds will win 1/4 of Chop's Pumpkin Cheesecake (testimonials to its delectability are available upon request) PLUS you will be able to choose an item from the stuff that John has donated. In the past we have raised from $70-$90 each year for worthy causes such as J Warner Course, The Monty and Cliff's Cancer Relief.

Even if you don't like cheesecake get in on the action as the cake can be used as a commodity with other golfers!

My sons Brigade, The 172nd Separate Infantry Brigade lost 2 Soldiers & 2 more hurt. We really need to support these Warriors so please, please be giving during our tournament to raise items for their comfort!!!!

Hey Keith, put me on the waiting wait list. Now that we're within a month of the tournament, I have determined that it would be possible to play. No need to go on a rant about wait-this, wait-that. I'm well aware of your rules. If by some miracle a spot becomes available, I would love to have it.

Woodrow wrote:Hey Keith, put me on the waiting wait list. Now that we're within a month of the tournament, I have determined that it would be possible to play. No need to go on a rant about wait-this, wait-that. I'm well aware of your rules. If by some miracle a spot becomes available, I would love to have it.

7 paid in entries have already gotten in - there are 3 paid in entries ahead of you - keep checking here for updates.

Looking at the stars won't be the same without you there if you don't make it in.

Hole 1 348 ftAll Pools tee to a basket beyond the treesHole 2 310 ftAll Pools tee to a basket slightly to the rightHole 3 231 ftAll Pools tee to a basket 70 feet right of left position pole (On Top Of Building is OB!)Hole 4 240 ftAll Pools tee to a basket around the corner near the tree lineHole 5 292 ftAll Pools tee to a basket straight ahead. OB Tape runs between holes 5&6 - Beyond tape is OB!Hole 6 334 ftAll Pools tee to a basket straight ahead and near the cedar tree. OB Tape runs between holes 5&6 - Beyond tape is OB!Hole 7 338 / 275 ftPool 1 tees from Tee pad to a basket down in the valley slightly left.Pool 2 Tees from Flags 60 ft ahead.Hole 8 344 / 260 ftPool 1 tees uphill to a basket ahead and slightly to the right.Pool 2 tees from Flags 80 ft ahead.To Next Tee turn left and follow rock path to Hole 9Hole 9 319 ftAll Pools tee to a basket slightly uphill and straight ahead.Hole 10 385 ftAll pools tee to a basket slightly downhill and straight ahead.Hole 11 300 ftAll Pools tee to a basket straight ahead.To Next Tee, all Pools go down hill and turn LEFT to #12 tee pad, Pool 2 go up #12 fairway to Flags Hole 12 330 / 280 ftPool 1 tees uphill to a basket ahead and slightly to the right.Pool 2 Tees from Flags 50 ft aheadHole 13 275 ftBasket is in middle on SAT and will be moved to hillside on SUNWith the pond being down, ONLY WATER IN POND IS OB! (about 40 feet to the right of the basket)Hole 14 305 ftAll Pools tee to a basket around the corner to the left.Hole 15 315 ftAll pools tee to a basket uphill and slighlty to the right.Hole 16 450 / 390 ft (PAR 4)Pool 1 tees to a basket through the opening and down near the treeline to the right.Pool 2 tees from Flags ahead 60 ft.Hole 17 240 ftAll Pools tee to a basket uphill and around the corner to the right.Hole 18 340 ftAll Pools tee to a basket around the corner to the right.Inside edge(fairway side) of posts lining parking lot is OB! String / Paint Line beyond basket is OB!Underneath stands is NOT OB!

It looks as though the Disc Caddie Lake Russell Mansion (a Dollar thumber away from the park entrance) may have a 2 bed (2 "spots") room available. It's $60 per person for the entire weekend which includes non-alcoholic drinks (Water & Gatorade). It's a 3 bedroom house with satellite tv and a really huge swimming pool in the back yard! I'm bringing my Primo so we'll have two grills on site...

These are some of the Soldiers that we will be collecting comfort items for. The days are very long for these guys as you could only imagine! Please donate items that are listed in the main thread.......or donate $5 so that we can purchase more items to send.... Thanks!

BP wrote:It looks as though the Disc Caddie Lake Russell Mansion (a Dollar thumber away from the park entrance) may have a 2 bed (2 "spots") room available. It's $60 per person for the entire weekend which includes non-alcoholic drinks (Water & Gatorade). It's a 3 bedroom house with satellite tv and a really huge swimming pool in the back yard! I'm bringing my Primo so we'll have two grills on site...

Send me a PM if you have interest...

Really surprised no one has jumped on this. As an added incentive both Lofstrand and I will have kegs of homebrew on tap.

BP wrote:It looks as though the Disc Caddie Lake Russell Mansion (a Dollar thumber away from the park entrance) may have a 2 bed (2 "spots") room available. It's $60 per person for the entire weekend which includes non-alcoholic drinks (Water & Gatorade). It's a 3 bedroom house with satellite tv and a really huge swimming pool in the back yard! I'm bringing my Primo so we'll have two grills on site...

Send me a PM if you have interest...

Really surprised no one has jumped on this. As an added incentive both Lofstrand and I will have kegs of homebrew on tap.

I have jumped on it. Just waiting to verify a couple of things first. I'll need some of that homebrew after Keith officially lets me know I didn't get in.

keith johnson wrote:You mean like the ones in the top post and 13 posts up from yours?

Yes, exactly! Thanks.

I'm here to help.

You may embed only 3 quotes within each other."Regretably, many of us have this nasty habit of only reading 12 posts back. A carpal tunnel thing, I guess.

Always happy to cause you to be of assistance."

That's the MAIN reason I always put all relevant info in the top /first post - because inside the thread it can get lost, but in the top /first post anytime someone looks at the thread it is the first thing seen - It's been that way from the beginning of the Series pretty much( this weekends Event is #24 in the Series!) , so in the future you can always check there first from now on.

Got the schwag for #11 CTP on Saturday. Thanks John, Jester! Not only can you win a 1/4 of Chop's Pumpkin CheesecakeTM but the 3 closest will have their choice of: Full color Perkerson Roc, Champion Orc or Champion Monarch! Sorry #4 all you get is the cheesecake. (not saying its a bad thing!)$3 to enter see CHOP before the 1st round on Sat

Ignore the ratings and par # for the groups with final 9 scores - it has them sorted as if it was a full round and not 9 holes - It will be corrected in official ratings when they are processed by the PDGA. Rounds under 13 holes do NOT get official ratings.

First off thanks to everyone for showing up - except Richard Petty whose father in-law had a serious health issue [he's doing better as of SUN afternoon according to Marcus Henderson] - and Brad Hammock who was up there hoping to get in filled his spot thereby making the 12th Annual Lake Russell Open and the 4th GSSS Event there a first time full field of 72 at tee off!!

Second HUGE THANKS to Brett Porter for his help with scoring and payouts, and to Scott Prandy who when he heard that there was only 1 hole not sponsored, gave me $25 to sponsor it even though he would not get a sign. I acknowledged his generousity at the SAT players meeting and the crowd thanked him profusely for his support.

Stephen Trello got an ace on Hole 7 in the 2nd round and with no one else getting one, Stephen pocketed the 171 dollar Ace fund.

Brad Hammock shot a course Event record (don't know if it is overall course record) 42 rated unofficially at 1073 in the first round, but Josh Childs steady play earned him a 3 stroke lead going into the final 9 where he emerged with a 7 stroke victory earning $275.

Jim Corder shot a blistering 46 (1024 rated second best round of the day behind Josh) on Sunday to pull away in Pro Masters

Jason O'Herron came from 1 stroke down going into the final 9 to take a 3 stroke victory over Stephen Trello

Tommac Garrett won in a 2 hole playoff over Chad Rickel in ADV MASTERS

Darren Schatz wins his FIRST PDGA Event in INT with a 4 stroke win over Nathan Corder and Craig Hughes

David Corder form TX comes to town and takes the REC crown by 3 over Dale Hatcher

Jeremy O'Shields name was pulled from the 30 raffle tickets by Tim's significant other Courtney (hope that's spelled right) to win the basket raffle and he jumped about 5 feet off the ground and could be heard all throughout the park when his named was called.

Jay Voss raised quite a bit of money plus collected items for his son's Infantry Brigade in Afghanistan, and Chop raised around 150 bucks for "theP" with the Cheescake shootut for which for the second year I missed out on for Dawn after getting it for her the first 2 years.

Tim Ellis and Steve Nelson also had Happy Birthday sang to them by all the players SUN morning before teeing off during the 7th players meeting of the Event.

It was good to see Woody again (seriously) and others that I don't get to see but once a year at the Lake Russell Event.

Next - I would like to thank Greg Campbell, Gerrit Van Vranken and Bob Johnson for their assistance in helping me find employment so I can hopefully continue to give all of you that play a chance to be a part of the GSSS in 2012 and beyond!

PLEASE HELP ME show the powers that be there that Disc Golfers will support a thier course. You can camp or stay in an airconditioned full electric TeePee while you enjoy the changing leaves and fall colors of the north Georgia mountains.

Thanks for running the best weekend of golf of the year again Keith! Sorry about forgetting the slice I saved for you Dawn We raised $153 for theP! Winners: Brad Hammock-48 1/8"Brad Hammock-63"Rob Case- 63 1/2"Rob McE-65 1/8 of the cakeScott Prandy- 65 1/8 of the cake

The attempted sinking of the USS Hemingway was a blast! Thanks for retrieving all of our errant throws Capt. Charlie!!

Back in the office today and just wanted to thank Keith and the Family Johnson for a great event. Also thanks to Brett and any other helpers as well as the Park folks. Only 11.7 months until next years event

Speakin' the vernacular of the peasantry. Poor little kid, I hope she gets home all right....Professor Marvel